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Detroit Red Wings goalie John Gibson spoke about the importance of his team's win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
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Both Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp were injured in back-to-back games. And they are also without forwards Michael Rasmussen and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. The combination of injuries and recent losses made Monday’s clash with the Calgary Flames important for John Gibson and his teammates.
Fortunately for its fans, Detroit rose to the challenge. After allowing the opening goal, the Red Wings took control of the contest. Gibson made 25 saves while Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane combined for five points.
This was more than enough to claim a 5-2 victory on home ice. “At this time of the year, every game is important, so this was big,” Gibson said of the win over the Flames on Monday, via NHL. com.